A Two-Degree of Freedom Variable Stiffness Actuator Based on the MACCEPA Concept

作者: Maarten Weckx , Glenn Mathijssen , Idris Si Mhand Benali , Raphaël Furnemont , Ronald Van Ham

DOI: 10.3390/ACT3020020

关键词: CascadeEngineeringMechanical engineeringRobotStiffnessMechanical equilibriumDegrees of freedom (statistics)Control theoryWork (physics)Robotic armActuator

摘要: The current state-of-the-art of variable stiffness actuators consists mostly different concepts for single-degree freedom joints. However, in bio-inspired robotic applications, multiple degrees are often desired. Currently, this is usually achieved by cascading actuators. innovation presented work a two-degree actuator using the mechanically adjustable and controllable equilibrium position (MACCEPA) concept. not cascade two actuators, but centralizes one single joint. Equilibrium are, furthermore, independently both freedom. design experimental validation discussed work. independence adjusting experimentally validated. results show that measured characteristics sufficiently match theoretically calculated ones. Future includes implementing an application, like bipedal robot or arm.

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